As a young boy, Andrew Narvick began his apprenticeship at the family’s general contracting business sweeping floors. When he got older, he spent time after school and on weekends working in the company’s lumberyard helping customers...
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Digital transformation is here—and it is changing construction equipment and the jobsite. Construction professionals will be working side-by-side with intelligent equipment that provides the data to help make decisions on projects and...
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Equipment is advancing in the construction industry. Many manufacturers are focused on making their machines smarter through the use of proprietary technology systems that make operations more efficient.“It’s important to look at...
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Drones are constantly evolving, offering new opportunities for construction companies to improve business processes. One of the latest trends is the use of thermal mapping technology on drones.Traditionally, thermal inspections have been...
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Ironclad Excavating needed an easy way to do topographic analysis, inventory management, production tracking, and undercutting measurement. The company decided to turn to drones to provide the necessary data. With drones, the...
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What if your construction camera could talk to your project-management software, sharing project information with construction workers? Now, this is possible, as technology providers are partnering up to make it easier to manage images...
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If you're a construction professional, you know the importance of tracking a project's progress. Without this information mistakes can go unnoticed and will be costly to fix later on. Regularly taking photographs and videos of your work...
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For construction professionals considering using advanced equipment and drones on construction jobsites, security of data is a top priority. A new study dives into the security practices of one drone provider.Protecting User DataThe...
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The world of AI (artificial intelligence) and VAs (virtual assistants) has expanded into many different verticals, one being the construction industry. We have seen a huge jump in the use of AI within the construction space and that is a...
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Demolition crews rolled in on May 12 to begin dismantling the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The demolition will allow for more exhibit space at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017.Watch the demolition:According to the Las Vegas Journal...
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Largest construction show in Western Hemisphere will feature the first use of 3D printed steel in an excavator designed by engineering students CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 are teaming up to unveil the world’s first...
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More and more contractors are renting the equipment they need at the jobsite. Contractors have found that there are many opportunities to rent some of their construction equipment for jobs instead of purchasing.Regardless of what a...
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154 million by 2021. That is the number and date according to an ABI Research report anticipating growth for enterprise device shipments. In fact, the report suggests that wearables in the workforce are becoming more prominent. This will...
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is big, and it can be overwhelming if you are attending for the first time. We asked veteran attendees to share their best advice for first-timers coming to the show. Here are 20 things you need to know before you travel...
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Register to attendMaximizing Screen Efficiency session at CONEXPO-CON/AGG.Register NowThe reality TV series Gold Rush is a ratings phenomenon for Discovery Channel. Now starting its seventh season, the series follows three mining teams...
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Often, the concept of AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics are combined into one futuristic notion of how advanced intelligence and technology will impact business.However, the concepts—each very different in nature—serve a specific...
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With the prevalence of technology in our everyday lives, we have grown accustomed to using it to simplify tasks and streamline our work. There are tasks that can now be automated and performed by simply deploying technology. New...
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Construction equipment, such as skid steers, continue to advance at a rapid pace. For operators out at the jobsite, understanding the new technical features can help improve how they work.Jeff Brown, product specialist, Caterpillar...
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